Assessment of the suitability of the site for residential development in regards to noise has been conducted in reference to published guidance documents and Cotwolds District Council requirements. This has found that mitigation measures will only be required for the proposed housing nearest London Road as a result of traffic noise. A comprehensive noise survey and assessment of potential industrial noise from the existing steel works (SIAC Tetbury Steel) across from the site has also been conducted. Appropriate mitigation measures to reduce noise levels both externally within gardens and internally consist of the positioning of housing & gardens further from London Road, provision of imperforate timber fences at garden boundaries and providing sufficient facade sound insulation. With the implementation of the required mitigation measures the whole site is suitable for residential use.

The noise & vibration impact of the proposed housing development on the surrounding area will be due to construction, increased traffic flow and activity noise from future occupiers.The construction period will be for a limited duration only. Many of the operations, such as the construction of the houses themselves, are relatively quiet. However, there are a number of activities such as excavation of the site that will produce high noise levels and may lead to perceptible vibration. By using best practices given in published documents, which includes agreed hours of operation, the noise & vibration impact on the surrounding area can be minimised.

The increase in noise due to the forecast of post development road traffic flow is negligible. Activity noise from the future residents depends on the occupiers, though typically the noise impact is only expected to be minor.

With the implementation of mitigation measures to the proposed housing nearest London Road the site is suitable for residential use. The main noise impact of the housing development on the surrounding area will be during the construction phase. This will be for a limited period only, and by following best practices noise & vibration can be minimised.